Detail 01
Dreadnought body
Big air volume means strong low end and cut. Loud unamplified, but bulky against your ribs when seated.
Product detailSKU #1319721757976
AlvarezArtist Series AD60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Solid-wood-era Alvarez dreadnought at a mid price. For a player past the first-guitar stage who wants a full-volume strummer that also handles fingerpicking.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Living-room strumming where you want volume without a pickup
- Campfire and singalong playing in a group
- Fingerstyle players who still want dreadnought projection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-framed players — a dreadnought body is wide and deep
- Anyone needing to plug in; this is acoustic only
- Players wanting a left-handed instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer and more porous than maple. Warms the attack a little and feels smooth under bending fingers.
Detail 03
Natural finish
Clear coat over bare wood, so grain and any future dings show plainly rather than hiding under color.
Detail 04
6-string, right-handed
Standard tuning and standard chord shapes. Nut and bracing are cut for right-hand play only.
Detail 05
$439 price tier
Above true beginner territory. Expect better fret finishing and tuner stability than a $150 starter pack guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case, strap, tuner or picks — budget for a hardshell or gig bag
- 02Factory setup varies; a $50 setup drops the action and helps a lot
- 03Strings ship on and go dead fast; plan a fresh set on arrival
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the AD60 good for a beginner?
It works, but it is priced above starter guitars. A beginner sure they will stick with it gets real value; a casual first-timer may not need this much guitar.
02Can I plug this into an amp?
No. There is no onboard pickup or preamp. You would need an aftermarket soundhole pickup or a microphone to amplify it.
03AD60 or AD30 — what is the difference?
The AD60 sits about $90 higher in the line. Both are natural-finish dreadnoughts with rosewood boards; the AD60 is the upper-tier build.
04Is it too big for a smaller player?
Possibly. Dreadnoughts have a wide lower bout and deep sides. Smaller-framed players often prefer a concert or grand auditorium shape.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
